The Best Advent Calendars of 2020 Hide Everything from Art Supplies to Essential Oils

Because everyone could use a daily dose of happiness this year

By Hannah Chubb
November 10, 2020 11:42 AM
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Inslee Fariss

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Celebrate leading up the big day, or in the 12 days following, by lighting a new holiday candle each night. Scents include Holly Jolly Wreath and Apple Cranberry Wassail. 

Buy It! Twelve Days of Christmas Menagerie Candle Gift Set, $68; anthropologie.com

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Mickey and Friends

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Who doesn't need more socks? Get 15 pairs featuring your favorite Disney characters with this unique countdown calendar. (Yep, that comes out to just $1 a pair!)  

Buy It! Mickey Mouse & Friends 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar, $15; target.com

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Capri Blue

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Sniff your way to Christmas Day with this curated collection of 12 Capri Blue treats, each in the brand's cult-favorite Volcano scent. Expect bath bombs, soap bars, room sprays, diffuser oils and more to help you relax during this stressful (and joyous!) time of year.  

Buy It! 12 Days of Volcano Holiday Gift Set, $158; anthropologie.com

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Hearth & Hand with Magnolia

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Looking for something you can reuse each year? Chip and Joanna Gaines's Hearth & Hand with Magnolia for Target just released this sweet, minimalistic advent calendar for the holiday season. Hang it on your wall and move the magnetic mini-wreath to mark each day until Christmas.

Buy It! Holiday Advent Calendar with Wreath, $20; target.com

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Pusheen

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Little plush toys depicting beloved cartoon cat Pusheen and all her friends can be found behind each of these 12 punch-out cardboard doors. A living room backdrop is also included for kids to play!

Buy It! Pusheen Plush Advent Calendar, $100; shop.pusheen.com  

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Beekman 1802

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Pamper yourself daily from December 1 through Christmas Eve with this 24-piece collection of bath and body minis, full of the brand's signature soaps, balms and creams. They're the perfect size for traveling to grandmother's house! 

Buy It! TwinkleTwinkle Advent Calendar 24-Piece Set, $94; beekman1802.com

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Arteza

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Amateur artists can embrace their creativity all December long with 24 of Arteza's top-notch tools, from pens to paints to pencils. 

Buy It! 2020 Holiday Art Calendar, $45; arteza.com

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Venus et Fleur

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For the most luxurious Christmas countdown, Venus et Fleur's 12-day calendar includes a combination of their individual preserved "Eternity" roses (which last a full year!), scented candles and candle accessories, like a snuffer and wick trimmer.

Buy It! 12 Days Advent Calendar, $699; venusetfleur.com

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Harry Potter LEGO

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Build up to Christmas with a Harry Potter-inspired LEGO toy every day for 24 days. Each calendar comes with figurines and models for kids (or adults, who's judging?) to build, play with and display — with everything you need to set up your own Yule Ball.  

Buy It! LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar, $40; target.com

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Saje

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The holidays are all about giving, but Saje's advent calendar, filled with 12 unique essential oils, ensures you practice some self-care, too. Bonus! Two of the scents included are limited edition holiday blends. 

Buy It! 12 Days Of Wellness Kit, $110; saje.com

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Friends

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This Friends-themed gift is filled with 40 keepsakes like ornaments, recipes, gift tags, booklets and other trinkets that’ll help you relive the best moments from the cult-favorite sitcom. It's officially released on November 17, but you can preorder now!

Buy It! Friends: The Official Advent Calendar by Insight Editions, $30; target.com

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Pottery Barn

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Built to look like an adorable A-frame cabin in the woods, this advent calendar is the perfect addition to a rustic-chic home. Twenty-five little cubbies are just waiting to be filled with notes, toys, treats and more of your own creations!

Buy It! Rustic Wooden House Advent Calendar, $99; potterybarn.com

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Target's Wondershop

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Count the sleeps until Christmas by changing the hanging number cards on this twinkling calendar — no really, it actually lights up! The best part? You can reuse it as part of your holiday decor for years to come.   

Buy It! LIT Sleeps 'til Christmas LED Advent Calendar, $25; target.com  

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